Limerick's St. Patrick's Festival will include the giant St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday 17th followed by the 43rd International Band Championships the next day.
Last year, the streets of Limerick saw a turn out of 70,000 spectators and 2013 is set to be even bigger than ever before.
The Limerick International Band Championships will see 800 muscians coming together for one of the biggest muscial parties the city has even seen. Bands representing all parts of Ireland and Nothern Ireland, the US and Europe will be showcasing their talent for an event that is sure to have families on the edge of their seats.